ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Announces Availability of ROG Falchion RX Low Profile Gaming Keyboard

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced that the ROG Falchion RX Low Profile gaming keyboard is now available. This compact 65% keyboard was recently unveiled at CES 2024 and received the 2024 CES Innovation Award. With its ultrathin 26.5 mm profile, the keyboard incorporates arrow and navigation keys within a compact 60% frame.

The Falchion RX Low Profile is equipped with pre-lubed ROG RX Red or Blue Low-profile Optical Switches, which offer consistent and wobble-free keystrokes with minimal debounce delay. It also features a multifunction button and interactive touch panel that allow users to adjust volume, control media playback, and customize keyboard lighting through Armoury Crate. The keyboard offers tri-mode connectivity, allowing users to connect to three devices simultaneously via Bluetooth, ROG SpeedNova 2.4 GHz wireless technology, or wired USB connection. The ROG Omni Receiver enables users to connect multiple supported devices using a single receiver, freeing up an additional USB port. The keyboard also includes two layers of silicone foam to enhance acoustics and eliminate echoes and switching pinging.

In addition to its compact and slim design, the Falchion RX Low Profile offers macOS support and allows users to easily switch between Windows and macOS modes. It comes with a travel cover for protection against dust, scratches, and wear and tear.

Compact and Slim Design

The ROG Falchion RX Low Profile retains the 65% layout of its predecessor, providing more space for the mouse hand during gaming. The arrow and navigation keys are integrated within its 60% aluminum frame. With a thickness of just 26.5 mm, the keyboard is travel-friendly. The slim profile is made possible by the use of RX Low-profile switches.

Low-profile Optical Switches

The RX Low-profile Optical Switches feature UV-coated ABS keycaps that offer greater stain and scratch resistance compared to standard ABS keycaps. These switches have the familiar ROG RX structure with a unique hollow-square stem, four corner latches, and the X-stabilizer design. Available in linear Red and clicky Blue variants, the switches are pre-lubed and provide consistent and wobble-free keystrokes with minimal debounce delay. The Red and Blue switches offer 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm of travel distance, respectively.

Tri-mode Connectivity

The ROG Falchion RX Low Profile supports tri-mode connectivity, allowing users to connect via Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz ROG SpeedNova technology, or wired USB. Bluetooth mode enables simultaneous connection of up to three devices, with easy switching between them. The wireless 2.4 GHz mode utilizes the ROG Omni Receiver to connect multiple supported ROG devices to a PC using a single USB receiver, eliminating the need for an additional dongle.

Touch Panel and LED Lighting

A multifunction switch and interactive touch panel on the keyboard enable users to adjust volume, control media playback, and customize keyboard lighting. These controls can be personalized within the Armoury Crate software, allowing users to perform actions such as zooming in or out of images or pages. An LED feature illuminates each time the touch panel is used.

Convenient Features

The ROG Falchion RX Low Profile offers macOS support and includes a toggle that allows users to switch between Windows and Mac modes. It is also Aura Sync compatible, providing a wide color spectrum and dynamic lighting effects. Each key is individually lit, allowing users to create a unique look. The Armoury Crate software unifies system and lighting controls, making it easy to create, define, and customize profiles, map keys, and record macros.